Battle of Nashville

Outer Federal Defenses - Dec. 2, 1864

Here the outer Federal Defensive line, which stretched 7 mi. around the city, crossed Hillsboro Pike. It was used at the commencement of the battle on Dec. 15 by Wood's IV Corps as a line of departure for the main attack. Faint traces of the old entrenchments are visible a few yards west.

Marker is at the intersection of 21st Ave South (U.S. 431) and Bernard Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 21st Ave South.